With an average of over 44,000 Americans dying by guns each year, thousands of others injured, and our children experiencing lockdown drills, it is clear that the United States is facing a devastating epidemic of gun violence, and Long Island deserves a voice that will protect us from this unnecessary, preventable violence.

That’s why I’m voting for Kim Keiserman for State Senate in the SD7 Democratic primary on June 25 (early voting starting June 15).

I got to know Kim through the Port Washington Democratic Club, and I am thrilled but not surprised that her long commitment to sensible gun laws and passionate advocacy against gun violence is such a large part of her campaign and legislative plan.

Kim has put in the work to educate herself and her community about gun safety and the necessary measures to keep guns off our streets. Before seeking elected office herself, Kim worked hard to elect candidates devoted to gun safety.

Now, as a candidate, Kim has distinguished herself by taking part in Everytown for Gun Safety’s Demand a Seat training program and bootcamp, learning how to best serve and protect our district from gun violence.

In Albany, Kim promises to work on gun sense legislation that will ensure safe storage, increase training requirements, fund violence interruption programs, track down ghost guns, enforce red flag laws in Nassau County, and stop County Executive Blakeman’s effort to form an untrained, armed, vigilante militia.

Kim’s longtime commitment to gun safety has earned her the title of a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, the endorsement of Everytown for Gun Safety, and my vote.

I hope you will join me in voting for Kim Keiserman.  We deserve safe schools and communities, free of the fear of gun violence, and Kim is ready to fight for that.

Laurie Radler
Port Washington